30 January 2025 · Australian News · Uncategorized 

Because Who Doesn’t Love a River of Chocolate?

If there’s one thing that can get just about anyone excited, it’s the idea of an endless flow of chocolate. And now, Hobart is set to become home to the world’s largest chocolate fountain at the iconic Cadbury Factory. Yes, you read that right, a massive, record-breaking fountain of liquid chocolate.

The plan, recently given the green light by the Glenorchy City Council, is part of a $100 million tourism project to turn the Cadbury site into a chocolate-lover’s dream destination. Imagine a place where you can watch chocolate cascade down a giant fountain, taste freshly made Cadbury treats, and maybe even live out your childhood Willy Wonka fantasies (minus the Oompa Loompas).

It’s a bold move for Tasmania, but let’s be honest, people will travel for chocolate. And this isn’t the only big chocolate-related news in Australia. Over in Melbourne, Chocolate Grove just made history by creating Australia’s largest chocolate bar statue, titled The Big Chocolate Bar, proving that bigger really is better when it comes to sweet treats. While they’ve gone for size, Cadbury is going for spectacle, and together, these projects are putting Australia on the map for serious chocolate tourism.

Of course, pulling off the world’s largest chocolate fountain isn’t as simple as melting a few family blocks and turning on a tap. There are engineering challenges like how to keep the chocolate flowing smoothly, how to maintain the right temperature, and, let’s be real, how to stop visitors from dunking their fingers straight in (you know someone’s going to try). Other large-scale chocolate fountains around the world, like the famous one in Las Vegas, have faced similar hurdles, but if anyone can make it work, it’s Cadbury.

Beyond just being a fun attraction, this is a big deal for Hobart’s economy. With the Cadbury factory expected to open its doors to tourists again, local businesses are gearing up for a surge in visitors looking to indulge in a little (or a lot of) chocolate. It’s a win-win for Tasmania. Good for tourism, great for chocolate lovers, and possibly the best excuse ever for a weekend getaway.

While we wait for the grand opening in 2027, one thing is clear, Australia is taking its chocolate game to the next level. Whether it’s giant chocolate bars in Melbourne or record-breaking fountains in Hobart, the message is clear: more chocolate, more fun, and more reasons to get excited.